New Penji album out October 25th

I am very delighted to announce that my new Penji album 'Future Nostalgia' will be released on all platforms on October 25th. The seven tracks showcase my ability as a beatmaker and one of Ireland’s leading jazz guitarists. Created with the support of The Arts Council, for this album I explored themes of alienation and … Continue reading New Penji album out October 25th

‘Up to the surface’ – Penji EP reviewed by Journal of Music

Leading Irish publication The Journal of Music have written an extremely positive review of my Penji EP! Here’s a nice extract: "Adopting the name of Penji for his solo project, Hackett appears to have taken his most interesting musical digression...in the process (Penji) has created a groove-laden sound that is augmented by weighty beats, shimmering … Continue reading ‘Up to the surface’ – Penji EP reviewed by Journal of Music

Penji featured in Connacht Tribune

Nice write-up in Connacht Tribune this week! Being in Zinc was a formative time for me, and helped me to have a free approach to writing and producing with the new Penji record. https://connachttribune.ie/pushing-out-the-boundaries-with-jazz-electronica-fusion/

Debut Electronic EP ‘Penji’ to be released in May 2020

Quietly in the background, for the past couple of years I have been slaving away in my home studio..I have been recording guitars, playing synths, programming electronic beats and processing it all through a plethora of guitar pedals. This has resulted in a four-track EP of electronic music, of which I am very proud!I would … Continue reading Debut Electronic EP ‘Penji’ to be released in May 2020